What a sweet poem! Well I must disagree with the beginning, you are not in pursuit of crap - unless you actually view it that way?I think the ending was beautiful and meaningful and I hope you keep writing.
I am 34. I served time too, a small county bid in my early 20's. I had already been in institutions for 5 years as a teenager before making it to jail though. Born into dysfunction - I was just a victim of circumstance as the majority of us who end up incarcerated are. I want you to keep that head up of yours and keep thinking of a love and freedom and what makes you happy and smile! God has forgiven, just forgive yourself.
I read your letter and re-read it. The letter made me crack smiles, frown, chuckle, and breathe heavy all in the 5 minutes it took to read what you wrote! You are the same age as my father. I am 34. I guess you have accepted your fate. I'm glad you have a Jeannie. I'm glad you like the sun rising. I'm glad you are writing on here. Don't forget to smile at people, because perhaps that may strike some hope into another man and even save a life - you never know! I'm served time too, but nothing like you. I did a small county bid in my early twenties and work with the female jail population in mental health/substance abuse. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and will say a prayer for you. I will be indoors more often too now that its winter - lol :)
I was just reading through some of your poetry and this one jumped out at me. I really liked it, it reminds me of a woman afraid to take a risk - even though her whole life would flourish if she just did!
Did you draw this all yourself Luis? You are truly an artist if I ever saw one! Thank-you for my X-Mas note, I got it tonight. The leaves will be saved and placed with my other cards. You will be thought of and prayed for on Christmas. When I look at your leaves, I will think of you flying in the open air in seasaw swirls free to roam whereever you wish! I know it is hard some days, but keep the faith my friend.
Happy late birthday! And happy late (probably, although I am writing this on the 20th December) Christmas! This will probably arrive before the new year, so make 2012 a good one! Strive to be the best you can, inspire people around you, prove them wrong, and most importantly - BE HAPPY! Or perhaps most importantly, keep writing! You have a voice now, and your writing is inspiring to read and transcribe! Keep it up, bless you.
Joe, we have just completed a series on: Why does bad things happen to good people. I learned so much from this study but I have learned most of it from you, even tho Satan had a stronghold on your life you were always a good man inside. I have learned how the bad choices we make in our lives how we have to suffer the consequences. I am so sorry for all the bad choices I have made but so grateful to have such a loving and forgiving God and family. Thank you so much for sharing so much of you with all of us. I love and admire the man you have become. We all miss you so much and can always feel that empty seat. you always had such of way of entertaining us with wit and especially your magic. You were the life of the party I quess you had some Landreth in you huh. LOL I love you and will see you soon. Love Mom
i like axels joke. if there is intelligent life on earth dont talk to nobody people will think your crazy realaty dont make since to people in denile.you could say thay fake it to make it.by the way faith in la la land is whats crazy. every man in that prison could pray but them bars are still there. UNCLE LONNY. keep some faith in yourself?
This is fascinating. Will check back often. Now I can jot down thoughts instead of writing a book. Leaving in a few days for the south. staying by the beach. May not want to come home. Wishing you a decent holiday. Will try to send pics later. Love ya. Melinda
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I am 34. I served time too, a small county bid in my early 20's. I had already been in institutions for 5 years as a teenager before making it to jail though. Born into dysfunction - I was just a victim of circumstance as the majority of us who end up incarcerated are. I want you to keep that head up of yours and keep thinking of a love and freedom and what makes you happy and smile! God has forgiven, just forgive yourself.
Jody
Jody
Thanks, Jody
Merry Christmas & Happy 2012!
Jody
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Melinda